TripAdvisor Reviews Nasandhura Palace Hotel Male

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... One of the best dives was with 25 juvenile grey reef sharks. Just swimming around us and eating.

Another highlight were the Mata Rays we have seen. At one location they told us every now and then they would see Mantas. I was swimming at the very end of the group, filming a little puffer fish when all of a sudden a really big fish swam towards me. A Manta. That was my first Manta and it was massive! I was so scared but I ...

... and not some random loitering outside the airport looking for unsuspecting white females on whom to try his luck. On that particular day there was only one white female and that was me. I had my doubts as to the authenticity of the man who lead me away. These doubts were not eased when he took me to a car with no taxi sign, no working seatbelts and dodgy windows. He also spoke no English. Welcome to India! As it turned out , he was the right guy. ...

... over the water. Outdoor and indoor showers. The indoor shower has dual heads (for couples) and an alfresco feel, designed and constructed with a large wall and ceiling cut outs so you can soak up the moon light while soaping up (no foggy bathroom mirrors). The bed fit for a king. A Miss Cheloena King. It's like sleeping on a cloud, only the pillows tell you if they're soft or hard (it's embroided on the pillow case). The towels, beach and bath, are massive, ...

... And it didn't go like that. Maldivian people are really just that congenial and caring. I truly believe that it is important to everyone on that island that visitors are safe and have a beautiful time. So I'm now sitting on the airplane home. Positively giddy with my experience and feeling so gracious for my life. There are Christmas decorations on the airplane and I start to get excited for going home during the holiday season. I start to think about my family ...